2008–09 Heineken Cup
The 2008–09 Heineken Cup was the fourteenth edition of the Heineken Cup, the annual rugby union European club competition for clubs from the top six nations in European rugby. It started in October 2008 and ended on 23 May 2009 at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. Irish side Leinster became the champions, defeating Leicester Tigers 19–16 in the final.
| 2008–09 Heineken Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Countries | England France Ireland Italy Scotland Wales |
| Tournament format(s) | Round-robin and Knockout |
| Date | 10 October 2008 – 23 May 2009 |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Teams | 24 |
| Matches played | 79 |
| Attendance | 1,177,064 (14,900 per match) |
| Top point scorer(s) | Ben Blair (Cardiff) (99 points) |
| Top try scorer(s) | Brian O'Driscoll (Leinster) (5 tries) |
| Final | |
| Venue | Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh |
| Attendance | 66,523 |
| Champions | Leinster (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Leicester Tigers |
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